The Buggbuddys guide to scooter & bike parks in Perth! The ultimate guide to the best playgrounds and parks for scooters and bikes in Perth! Kids love burning off energy at parks and playgrounds, and Perth’s got some of the best in the world. Best of all, scooter & bike parks are FREE!
Whats to love about scooter & bike parks?
Kids love a good scooter and bike park! Children get to practise their riding in a safe environment. Many have great features such as simulated roads with stop signs and petrol pumps. Great for imaginative play! Plus you can start teaching some bike safety skills. Others are more challenging with pump tracks and jumps.
In addition, we’ve added details of where playgrounds are close to local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Therefore you can grab a bite to eat before or after your play, or grab a takeaway coffee on the way. Don’t forget your reusable coffee mug! 😉
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Tucked within Mirvac’s Iluma Private Estate in Bennett Springs, Luminous Park is a bright, modern community Playground that’s packed with things to do for a wide range of ages. Surrounded by mature trees and generous lawn areas, it feels like a sprawling neighbourhood hub where kids can easily spend hours exploring different zones of play without everything being crammed together. It’s worth noting up front that there are no toilets on site, so plan ahead before you arrive or pair your visit with a stop at nearby venues that do have facilities. The standout feature is the impressive blue climbing Read more…
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Located in Mandogalup’s new residential area, Apsley Park combines recreational facilities with open spaces. The park’s centrepiece is its pump track, where children can practice their bike and scooter skills on a circuit of curves and dips. For older kids, the skate park is a highlight, offering the perfect place to show off tricks and master new moves. Those who enjoy a challenge will find the tennis wall irresistible, whether they’re practising volleys or competing with friends to see who can keep the ball in play the longest. The grassed kickabout area is ideal for a friendly game of Read more…
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Enright Reserve in Hamilton Hill is a fantastic all-rounder park that caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. Tucked away in a quiet residential area, it combines a nature play space, a more traditional Playground, fitness equipment and a big oval, so it’s easy to fill a whole morning or afternoon here with the kids. The nature-based Playground is ideal for little climbers and imaginative play. Younger children can confidently tackle the old tyres that lead up to a plastic tunnel slide, and there’s a second plastic tunnel to crawl through or balance across, which is great for Read more…
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G.O. Edwards Park in Burswood is a beautiful, sprawling green space that has been steadily upgraded over the last few years, transforming it into a true all-rounder for Perth families. Tucked between Great Eastern Highway, Burswood Road and Craig Street, the park combines traditional play equipment, nature play, exercise stations, a fenced dog park and a picturesque lake, all shaded by mature trees. There’s a car park directly off Burswood Road, making it an easy spot to pull in with kids, scooters and the family dog. The main Playground immediately grabs attention with its steep enclosed red slide built into Read more…
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Do your kids watch ninja warrior shows and tell you that they want to challenge one? Then you have to bring them down to Radiata Park at Aubin Grove to give them a taste of the ninja warrior-style obstacle course! Not only that, Radiata Park has a pump track, skate park, and even a toddler-friendly playground! This smallish pump track inside the park is great for beginners. The girls had no trouble looping around it with their bicycle and scooter. I like that the trees around it provided some shade onto the track. Next to it is a 3-3 basketball Read more…
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The Perry Lakes Reserve is a 200 acre nature reserve found on the eastern edge of the larger Bold Park reserve in Floreat. There are two playgrounds here, set amongst beautiful trees, large grassed areas and two lakes. The older playground on the western side of the reserve is shaded by trees, it also has the extra sun protection of shade sails throughout. A lot of the traditional metal play equipment is accessible for people in wheelchairs and less able bodied people, as there are ramps throughout the main structure and also a disability swing. There are two large metal Read more…
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Calling all climbers! The recently revamped play space at Flinders Park in Hillarys is ideal for kids who love a challenge. The playground reopened several months ago and now boasts various rope ladders and climbing frames, plus balance and stepping logs for kids to test their agility. The play structures are best suited to older children but my toddler was still able to climb up some of the ladders and enjoy the slides. Underneath is a pretend ‘store’ where all ages can employ their imagination. There is ample space for digging and sand play so it’s a good idea to Read more…
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On a recent road trip, we took a detour through Northam, the detour was originally to check out the Northam Suspension Bridge, which is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in Australia. After crossing the bridge, which was well worth the visit (until the kids thought it was fun to make it sway), we discovered Bernard Park which features two fully fenced play areas, a water playground, sculptures, amphitheatre, picnic and BBQ facilities and public toilets. The water playground was by far the highlight for the kids, even though we were completely unprepared for water play! The playground is activated Read more…
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Tucked into the north‑west corner of Leatherback Oval in Alkimos Beach, the Bike Safety Course is a fantastic little spot for kids to learn road rules in a fun, low‑pressure way. Designed as a miniature version of Perth’s streets, it’s perfect for children on bikes, balance bikes, trikes or scooters, and especially handy for kids who are just getting confident to ride beyond the backyard. The course is laid out as a realistic road network with a two‑way path, zebra crossings, roundabouts and plenty of signs, including Stop and Give Way, just like they’ll see on real roads. There are Read more…
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Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square is now one of Perth’s standout inner-city green spaces, and its incredible Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny Playground makes it a must‑visit for families. Just a short stroll or free CAT bus ride from the CBD, this huge park in East Perth has been transformed with a major upgrade, adding towering play structures, shady picnic spots, sports courts and beautiful landscaping that celebrates Whadjuk Nyoongar culture and the site’s deep significance. The first thing kids will spot is the water play. On warm days, the trickling streams, water gates and fountains are irresistible. Children can Read more…
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Tom Wright Park in Carlisle has long been a brilliant all-round destination for families, and with the brand-new Baillie Hill Precinct now open, it’s better than ever for kids of all ages. Located opposite the West Coast Eagles training ground, this large community precinct blends nature play, epic climbing challenges, water and sand play, sports courts, a scooter and skate park, plus a fully fenced dog park – making it an easy full-day outing. The main Playground is nestled amongst mature trees, so there’s plenty of natural shade throughout the day. Kids who love to climb and scramble will make Read more…
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Perth is now home to an epic new seven‑kilometre “Long Park” that runs beneath the elevated Metronet Armadale train line from Carlisle Station through to Beckenham. What was once an underused corridor has been transformed into 14 vibrant community spaces, linking four new Playgrounds, a nature play area, youth plazas, skate and scooter zones, fitness equipment, courts, dog parks, BBQ spots and picnic areas, all connected by walking and cycling paths and Perth’s longest public art trail. It’s a brilliant spot for families to explore in stages or tackle in one big adventure, and it feels like something new to Read more…
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Marri Park is a great little spot to take the kids to burn off some extra energy. This park is also dog-friendly, so you could even bring your fur baby along. There is a large grass oval with soccer goals at the top end of the park, so don’t forget your ball for a kick around. There are footpaths that run around the outside, as well as through the middle of the playground. Miss 4 loved riding her bike around with her friends. One thing I do appreciate when going to a park, is having toilets available. Nothing worse than Read more…
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Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails in Yellagonga Regional Park are a brilliant new addition to Perth’s northern suburbs, offering an easy-to-access, family-friendly spot to get out on the bike. Tucked off Lakeside Drive on the north‑western side of Lake Joondalup, this compact network makes the most of the natural bushland and lake views, creating a fun place to ride without needing to head for the hills. The trail network offers around 7km of cross‑country and flow trails designed for beginner and intermediate riders. Trails are clearly graded using the standard colour system – green trails are easy and best suited to Read more…
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Found within the Lloyd Penn Park, the playground named after local resident and former councillor Margaret Holland is a little gem in the Midland area. The new play equipment, plus a pump track and half-court basketball (with netball net too), makes this a brilliant spot to bring the bike or ball. Anything with wheels – scooters, bikes and even skateboards are a must at this park. The pump track is perfect for kids that are keen to hone their skills before trying a full sized skating bowl or BMX track. The larger playground is for bigger kids. Access to the Read more…
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Gingin Outdoor Activity Space is a fantastic family-friendly destination in the heart of this small, historic township, offering a huge variety of play opportunities for children of all ages. Set in a picturesque, country-town setting, the Playground combines nature play, active play and community facilities, making it well worth the drive from Perth for a day out. The centrepiece of the space is the impressive Gingin Tower, a nature-inspired climbing structure that immediately catches the eye. Kids can climb up using rope ladders and bridges before choosing from two different slides to zoom back down. Surrounding the main tower are Read more…
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Have you checked out Mills Park Skate Plaza? If you have children that love to skate, next time you’re in the area be sure to throw the skateboards and scooters in your car. The skate park is located at the brilliant Mills Park, where there’s also a HUGE play area, lots of grassed space to kick a footy and an excellent café (Fika on Brix) too. The skate park has plenty to keep kids from beginner to advanced level skaters entertained. There’s a lot to encourage kids to work on their skills at the concrete park, and the City of Read more…
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Strive Park, Girrawheen Strive Park is a small park located in the Blackmore Park Estate, in Girrawheen. The playground here features nature play elements, some traditional play elements, and a bike and scooter track. It’s sure to be a hit with the kids! Miss 6 loved the traditional part of the playground first. She headed straight for the swings and climbing equipment. There are three swings available. Two regular swings and a birds nest swing. Adjacent to the swing are wooden climbing poles with foot hold pegs. These are quite tall and great for kids who enjoy climbing. On Read more…
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The Malabar Park BMX & Community Facility in Bibra Lake is home to the Cockburn BMX Club. This $8.9m redevelopment project is set to welcome national-level BMX events for all local and interstate riders with its new Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) accredited track! Whether you have a BMX enthusiast or beginners looking for a new place to try some BMX racing and training, Malabar Park BMX & Community Facility is the exciting place for the whole family to have a ball in community riding while enjoying the other fantastic facilities like the pump track, playground, clubhouse and BBQ facilities. Riders Read more…
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If you have a little one obsessed with wheels, you need to pack the car and head to Hossack Playground. This park has recently leveled up with a fantastic bike park that feels like a miniature city, with a new playground as well, this spot ticks all the boxes for a fun day out. The bike park is the star of the show. It features a fresh asphalt track complete with roundabouts, give way signs, stop signs and pedestrian crossings. It’s the perfect environment for kids to practice their steering and learn road awareness. My son loved the little details Read more…
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Anthony Waring Park in Clarkson is a brilliant all‑rounder for families needing to “just get everybody out of the house” – fur babies included. Set in a quiet pocket of Somerly, the park combines loads of open space, a much‑loved bike track and two separate play areas that suit both younger and older children, all framed by tall eucalypts that give the whole reserve a calm, bushy feel. Locals often head straight for the bike track, which loops through the trees and makes a fun circuit for confident riders. The surface is quite crumbly and well‑worn, which kids tend to Read more…
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After years of passionate campaigning from local kids and teens, Cottesloe finally has its own skate park and pump track – and it’s a beauty. Perched at John Black Dune Park, just behind the Cottesloe Tennis Club and a short walk from the beach, this coastal skate spot combines epic views with a thoughtfully designed facility that genuinely caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. The setting alone makes it feel special; riders can drop in for a session and then wander down to the water or grab a drink from nearby cafes. The main skate bowl is Read more…
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Riverlinks All Abilities Playground in Clarkson is an innovative playground featuring an impressive array of inclusive play equipment and activities for children of all abilities and age groups. Play Areas Western Zone (Older Children) Large climbing structure with rope climb and rock wall Exciting whirly slide for adventurous kids Thoughtfully placed toddler slide nearby, allowing families to stay together Advanced climbing equipment Eastern Zone (Toddlers) Pirate-themed boat playground with soft flooring Ground-level activities perfect for new walkers: Hammocks Interactive games Binoculars Steering wheel Musical elements Upper deck features: Toddler-friendly climbing stairs Spyglass Safe sliding options Additional Features Activity Zones Read more…
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Tucked well back from the road in Amberton Estate, Heath Park in Eglinton is a brilliant destination for families, especially those with scooter‑mad kids and adventurous toddlers. The Playground and scooter track sit around 100 metres from the car park, which gives parents extra peace of mind with little ones not playing right next to traffic. The whole space opens out beside a large oval, making it feel spacious and inviting for a couple of hours of play or a weekend meet‑up with friends. The star of Heath Park is the dedicated scooter park. Designed like a mini skate park Read more…
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Clarkson Reserve, Maylands Clarkson Reserve is a hidden gem in the leafy suburb of Maylands. It features a small nature playground, bike and scooter paths and gorgeous river views. On arriving, Miss 4 raced to the play area. This is mostly sand-based and features wooden balancing beams and flat logs to hop across. There is also a large birds nest swing surrounded by a wood chip base. This was a hit! Miss 4 kept going back to play here. The main feature of the playground, however, is the wooden play fort. Children can access this via a climbing wall Read more…
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Situated close by to Subiaco Train Station and Domain Stadium is the pretty and peaceful Market Square Park. We discovered the park after a visit to a nearby cafe, and Miss almost 3 loved it! It was quiet and leafy, full of birdsong with the sound of the occasional train going by. Market Square Park has a small playground covered with shade sails and with thick rubber soft fall matting as a base. The main part Miss loved was the curly slide, climbing it and sliding down repeatedly. There are also climbing ladders, a small chain ladder, a steering wheel Read more…
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Forster Park in Cloverdale is a brilliant destination for active families, combining a flowing bike pump track, a fun Playground and a huge sporting oval in one convenient spot. Tucked along Keane Street, this is the kind of community park where you can easily spend a couple of hours while the kids burn off energy on bikes, scooters and the play equipment. The standout feature is the dedicated bike pump track, built by the City of Belmont. The circuit includes a regular loop with rollers and berms as well as a line of bigger jumps for more confident riders, making Read more…
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Lake Monger Reserve is a fantastic destination for a family walk in Perth with kids of all ages. There are a few parking spots around Lake Monger Reserve, 3 of which are on Lake Monger Drive. If you use the car park nearest St Vincents Avenue you’ll see a wishing well and the largest playground in the reserve. The larger playground is shaded and partly sand and soft fall based, it is also fully fenced and gated. The playground has disability friendly apparatus including ramps and swing. There’s also a slide, climbing walls, swings and rocker. The playground is Read more…
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The brand new Byford Bike Pump Track and upgraded Byford Skate Park have arrived, and this spot is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for families in Perth’s south-east. We took our four children, aged 2, 4, 7 and 11, to check it out, and it delivered across every age group, which as any parent knows is no small feat. The pump track itself has been thoughtfully designed with beginner, intermediate and advanced riding lines, making it genuinely accessible for riders at very different stages. Younger children can build confidence on the easier sections while older kids head straight for the Read more…
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Ready, set, go! The Harrisdale Skate and Scooter Park is a brilliant spot for children big and small to get active. The Heron Park Estate has created a scooter track, as well as a small skate park, and even basketball/football facilities – so remember to pack a ball too! The road-style scooter track, winds around a rope climbing frame. The lap begins at the start line, there are road markings, traffic signs, pedestrian crossings, pit stop area and of course a checked flag and podium for the winners. Little racers will love zooming around the track, especially riding over the Read more…
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If your kids love getting out on their bikes or scooters, Rendell Park is well worth a visit. Rendell Park features a scooter and bike track in a similar style to Shepherds Bush Park, with the track laid out like a mini road with little street signs and a roundabout. There’s a start and finish like like a race track, a wiggly road to navigate through the middle, and hills to coast down. For bigger kids on bigger bikes, there is a small gravel track at the top of the park with concrete based humps to ride across. In addition Read more…
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Lake Monger (now officially Galup Reserve) has long been a favourite spot for Perth families to walk, scoot and enjoy the open space, and the South West Playground adds a big dose of adventure especially for older kids. Designed with children aged 5 and over in mind, this is a brilliant option if your bigger kids have outgrown the toddler Playgrounds elsewhere around the lake and are ready for more of a challenge. As you arrive, the striking ninja-style rope obstacle course immediately grabs attention. My five-year-old couldn’t wait to jump on and declared it a real-life “Roblox obby”. The Read more…
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Ashdale Park is a lovely playground situated in Darch. The playground is located at the rear of Ashdale Primary, adjacent to a small pocket of bushland. The playground here is partially shaded with shade sails. It is set well back from the road, down a pathway, so should be safe for little ones to play. The play equipment is a good mix for younger and older children. The main play structure features two slides of different sizes. One low and bumpy, while the other is tall and straight, and quite a fast ride as my little Miss soon found! She Read more…
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Mariala Vista Park is located in Jindowie, Yanchep. So many of the new parks that have been built recently have a problem with serious lack of shade, where the developer has planted trees but they won’t provide any shade until they mature in years to come. Mariala Vista Park is distinctly different. The park has been developed in an area packed full of mature beautiful tall trees that provide a large amount of shade over the whole play area. Mariala Vista Park caters for both older and younger children. There is a large enclosed twisting slide that looks like great Read more…
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Honeycomb Park in Brabham is a buzzing community Playground that lives up to its name. Tucked within Peet’s Brabham Estate, not far from the Swan Valley and just around the corner from the much-loved Jungle Park, this 1.4 hectare green space is packed with play opportunities for kids of all ages, plus plenty to keep parents comfortable too. The first thing you notice is the huge yellow and black honeycomb tower rising out of the park. The bespoke honeycomb play structure is designed for confident climbers, roughly 4 years and up, with ladders and platforms leading kids up through Read more…
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Mirror Park in Ocean Reef is a much-loved local hangout that combines a big, open oval with a toddler-friendly Playground, busy skate park and dog‑walking space. Set just off Ocean Reef Road, it’s the sort of spot families drop into for everything from early‑morning scooter sessions to summer markets and footy on the grass. The Playground sits alongside the oval and is best suited to toddlers and younger primary school kids. It includes small slides, climbing walls and nets, a bridge, monkey bars, a see-saw and swings, giving plenty of options for little climbers without being too intimidating. The equipment Read more…
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Highland Range Playground in Jane Brook is a fantastic little spot for families looking to combine fresh air, nature play and active fun. Nestled in the foothills of the Darling Ranges, the Playground sits within the Highland Range estate and is surrounded by bushland and hillside views, making it feel a bit like a mini escape from suburbia. The Playground has a strong focus on nature play, with woodchip surfacing and lots of timber elements for kids to explore. Little adventurers will love testing their balance and coordination on the stepping logs, stepping poles and balancing beams. These features are Read more…
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Located adjacent to the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre, the Dwellingup Playground offers an exciting recreational space for families exploring this historic Western Australian town. Whether you’re taking a break from mountain biking adventures, 4WD trails, or visiting the iconic Hotham Valley Railway, this playground provides entertainment for children of all ages. Playground Features Train-Themed Play Area Charming miniature train station perfect for toddlers Interactive train play structure with driver’s cabin and passenger seating Located within earshot of the real Hotham Valley Railway, adding to the authentic experience Diverse Play Equipment Tall rope pyramid for adventurous climbers Sand-based play areas Read more…
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Banksia Grove Skate Park at Grandis Park has been designed with the whole family in mind, making it a brilliant local hangout from toddler age right through to teens. Set on the corner of Grandis Boulevard and Pinjar Road, the skate park quickly became a favourite with Banksia Grove families and it still draws a steady crowd of kids on scooters, skateboards and BMX bikes, as well as parents and younger siblings who can relax nearby. There’s plenty of passive space around the facility and good visibility over the skating areas, so caregivers can comfortably supervise while the kids play. Read more…
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MacDonald Park in Padbury is a fantastic all-rounder for families, combining an engaging scooter and bike skills track, a fun mix of nature and traditional play, and a huge sporting oval. Tucked away in a residential pocket, it offers plenty of space to run, ride and explore, making it a brilliant spot for everything from quick after-school visits to weekend playdates and sports sessions. The standout feature is the traffic-themed scooter and bike track designed especially for younger riders. Kids can weave their way around roundabouts, speed humps and twisting roads, all lined with mini road signs, pedestrian crossings and Read more…
